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Joe Patton
Joe Patton was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 20 of the Kansas State Senate.
Patton served in the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 54 from 2007 to 2013.
Biography
The owner of Patton and Patton Chartered, Joe received his J.D. from the Washburn University School of Law.
Prior to his election to the House he served as Chairman of the 2nd District Republican Party, Precinct Committeeman for the Republican Party, and Treasurer of the Shawnee County Republicans.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:
- Administrative Rules and Regulations Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Judiciary Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Rules and Journal Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Committee, Kansas State Legislature, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Patton served on the following committees:
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, House of Representatives, (Vice-Chair)
- Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives
- Administrative Rules and Regulations Joint Committee, State Legislature
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Joint Committee, State Legislature
Campaign themes
2016
Patton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "I think you are taxed enough already, so reasonable spending reductions and eliminating tax loopholes is a solution that works. You have to live within your budget, I believe the government can too."
Education
- Excerpt: "Do you fund the schools? Of course. We should fully support the schools. But let's have the school districts undergo professional efficiency audits and make any reasonable adjustments."
Right to life
- Excerpt: "I have a 100% pro-life voting record and carried the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act on the floor the of Kansas House of Representatives, giving us the strongest protection for life in the United States."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Sending our kids and grandkids out of state to find jobs is simply not acceptable. We need to get our spending and borrowing under control to avoid pressures to increase taxes."
Economic freedom
- Excerpt: "I have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other fiscal conservatives to try to stop overspending in the House. Now is the time to bring this common sense message to the Senate."
Accountability and transparency in government
- Excerpt: "If elected, I will work hard to make recorded votes on the floor and in committee the rule. Voters are entitled to know how their elected representatives are voting all the time."
Liberty, freedom, and defending the Constitution
- Excerpt: "I agree with recent legislation that would protect religious freedom for our students. I also have a consistent record of supporting your 2nd Amendment rights."
Tax fairness
- Excerpt: "Our current system was designed by career politicians trying to reward the favored few with expensive and costly loopholes that drive up the tax rates for seniors and middle-class taxpayers. On my first day in office, I will introduce a bill to make sure everyone pays their fair share."
2008
Patton's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available.
When asked in the test of his legislative priorities he said,
I will continue fight for property tax relief. The government is putting a financial squeeze on seniors on fixed incomes. With property taxes going up every year, they are being forced to sell their homes or do without essentials to pay the taxes. We should change the system to protect their homes. In addition we have to hold the line on spending. I cannot and will not support a tax increase on homeowners."[2]
Elections
2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Vicki Schmidt defeated Candace Ayars in the Kansas State Senate District 20 general election.[3][4]
| Kansas State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Vicki Schmidt Incumbent |
65.36% | 22,216 | |
| Democratic | Candace Ayars | 34.64% | 11,775 | |
| Total Votes | 33,991 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Candace Ayars defeated Dennis Rogers, Rick Munoz Cortez and Clarence Hinchy in the Kansas State Senate District 20 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Candace Ayars |
46.80% | 1,755 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Rogers | 26.80% | 1,005 | |
| Democratic | Rick Munoz Cortez | 20.27% | 760 | |
| Democratic | Clarence Hinchy | 6.13% | 230 | |
| Total Votes | 3,750 | |||
Incumbent Vicki Schmidt defeated Joe Patton in the Kansas State Senate District 20 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 20 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Vicki Schmidt Incumbent |
53.39% | 5,853 | |
| Republican | Joe Patton | 46.61% | 5,110 | |
| Total Votes | 10,963 | |||
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Patton ran for election to the Senate in 2012. He lost in the August 7 Republican primary to incumbent Vicki L. Schmidt. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Vicki L. Schmidt Incumbent |
50.7% | 5,747 |
| Joe Patton | 49.3% | 5,587 |
| Total Votes | 11,334 | |
2010
Patton won re-election to the 54th District seat against Scott Seel (D) and Sean Tabor (L). Patton had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 54 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Patton (R)
|
5,222 | |||
| Scott Seel (D) | 3,022 | |||
| Sean Tabor (L) | 402 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Patton was re-elected to the 54th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Bruce Cooper (D).[9] Patton raised $53,164 for his campaign, while Cooper raised $34,709.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 54 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Patton (R)
|
6,780 | 57.6% | ||
| Bruce Cooper (D) | 4,977 | 42.3% | ||
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See also
- Kansas State Senate
- Kansas State Senate District 20
- Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
- Kansas State Legislature
External links
- Kansas State Legislature
- Joe Patton's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Joe Patton
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Joe Patton for Senate, "Issues," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2010 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 54 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Ken Corbet (R) |
